I love to travel with my family. My 3-year-old alone has been on over 26 flights! We love to explore the world together and experience life through domestic and international travel. (More on flights with a toddler here.) However, traveling as a family of 4 is expensive! Whether you’re lugging around lots of newborn gear […]

We love California. Of course, California is our home, but we also love that there are so many exciting things to do in California with kids. The mild weather, changing landscape, and hundreds of kid-friendly activities make it the perfect place for families to explore year-round. For this post, I wanted to showcase some of […]

Sometimes new traditions are born as a result of a clever marketing campaign or celebrity Instagram posts. Many of them, I dismiss, but one custom that I totally bought into is the babymoon. I went on a babymoon during both Caden and Willow’s pregnancies, and choosing luxury babymoon destinations made those trips the perfect way […]

I’ve traveled with both of my kids since they were infants. Traveling together was important to Jason and me even before we had kids, so, of course, it’s something we wanted to continue after Caden was born. Because of that, Caden has been on over 2 dozen trips at just 3 years old, and Willow’s […]

Many parents are intimidated by traveling with kids, and many wouldn’t even dream of traveling internationally. However, traveling with children is one of the most incredible experiences you can share with your family. No, they won’t remember every detail of the trip. But as parents, we’ll remember their smiles and laughter for the rest of […]

Traveling with my kids, including my babies, is one of the most treasured parts of my life. I have no fear of traveling internationally with a toddler or road tripping with a newborn. However, sometimes you just need a little time away. Whether you and your husband want to re-connect or you’re in need of […]

Anytime you travel, it’s rewarding, recharging, and rejuvenating. However, there are certain circumstances that can make your next trip feel less exciting—maybe even daunting. Traveling while pregnant is one of those travel situations that can leave you feeling uneasy and unsure about the vacation altogether. With the right pregnancy travel essentials, though, you can make […]

We’re a family of travelers. We love to go on adventures together and explore new places. As you can imagine, we didn’t want to give up our love of travel just because we had kids. If anything, when we became parents we were even more inspired to travel because we had someone else to enjoy […]

This week I’m bringing you a heartfelt, insightful, and authentic conversation with Rebecca Michael, the Head of Marketing for Google Search & Maps. As an executive, a mother of two, and a seasoned professional with an impressive tenure at Google, Rebecca shares her journey of embracing imperfection and finding fulfillment in both her personal and […]

Today I’m chatting with my neighbor, and friend, Julie Harris, Chief Revenue Officer of Seso and mom to two under 6, with one on the way. Julie’s journey is a masterclass in networking, building community, and investing in a robust support system. Her strategies for finding time for a social life, maintaining 1:1 time with […]

After spending 9 incredible weeks in Portugal with my family, we capped off one of our last weekends with a trip to the Algarve. With a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old in tow, our travel requirements are high—think family-friendly amenities, flexible dining, and plenty of kid-friendly entertainment. When I heard about Martinhal Sagres, a beach resort […]

As a parent, juggling multiple kids at a time can feel like a trip to the circus. Whether you’re heading to the zoo, beach, or park, there’s always one kid in tears, another one darting off, or up to mischief. Sometimes, all you need is something to keep everyone contained and comfortable without making them […]

Traveling with a baby can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to keeping them entertained on a plane. Long flights can test our patience, especially when we’re running on a few hours of sleep. We travel A LOT and we enjoy bringing our kids along for the adventures, but we’ve picked up […]

If you’re planning an international trip with your family, consider signing up for Global Entry. Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. This means you can skip those massive lines at US immigration and customs and get to your final destination faster. And let’s […]

Since June 2021, our family has taken 42+ flights with Southwest Airlines. Leveraging the benefits of our Southwest Companion Pass, we managed to cut over $20,000 in airfare costs during this period. We also had the Companion Pass in 2018 and 2019, which we aptly named “wedding season,” and estimated our savings at an additional […]

If you follow me on Instagram, you know we’re a family full of adventurers. We love to travel and explore new places, both domestic and abroad. We even took our 8 week old and 2 year old to Tuscany for three weeks (yes, you can travel with a baby!). But rather than picking a place […]

We love Hawaii. It’s one of the most beautiful places in the United States (maybe even the world) to visit and it’s completely family-friendly. One of Caden’s very first trips was to Kauai, and it was an amazing experience! You can read more about going to Kauai with kids here, but today I wanted to […]

The multiple-times-sold-out No Reception Club Getaway Diaper Bag is coming back in stock, so I’m excited to share my review of this incredible travel diaper bag that’s accompanied our family on over 25 flights. So let’s get to it… Okay real talk about traveling with toddlers. It can be pure chaos, and every little bit […]

Traveling with babies is rewarding… and challenging. Even just a short drive within your home city can be a whole ordeal with a baby, but that doesn’t stop my family from traveling all over the world with our kids. There are a lot of ways you can make traveling as a family easier. However, one […]

Traveling with kids is one of the most rewarding things you can do as a parent. The experience benefits everyone, no matter their age, and you’ll never regret the adventures you take together. However, there’s a reason many people don’t travel with children. It’s intimidating! Even though I’ve gone on dozens of trips with Willow […]

Traveling with my kids is one of my life’s greatest treasures. I love seeing the joy on Caden’s and Willow’s faces as they experience something new on one of our family trips, whether that be their first international flight or their first time trying a new food. However, when you travel with young kids, there […]

Napa Valley is in Northern California, about an hour northeast of San Francisco where we live. When people hear Napa Valley, they usually think of wine tastings and Michelin-star restaurants, so naturally they consider it a “grown-up” vacation spot for couples and girls trips. However, Jason and I love to visit Napa as a family […]

Investing in a good backpack is essential for a traveling mama. If you love to visit both domestic and international destinations with your kids like I do, you know there’s always plenty to pack. Regardless of the age of your children, you’re always carrying essentials, from snacks to diapers to full on potties and everything […]

Let me take you back to when I was pregnant with Willow. I was sitting in my living room, surrounded by a sea of toys, with my toddler tugging at my leg and my baby kicking me in the ribs. I had a dream of taking my family to Italy, the perfect family friendly destination, […]

So you’ve got this adorable new addition to your family and you’re itching to introduce them to the wonders of the world. Good news! The third and fourth months of your baby’s life are the perfect time to start traveling – road trips, domestic flights in the United States, and yes, international trips too. Your […]